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Can't stay running,

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by AshMcCloud99, Sep 18, 2022.

  1. Sep 18, 2022 at 9:39 AM
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    AshMcCloud99

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    I have a '03 Toyota Tacoma 5vz-FE 3.4 V6, having trouble getting her to stay started after checking the spark plugs and ignition wires. The wires r in the right place and it starts up but wouldn't stay running, need help.
     
  2. Sep 18, 2022 at 9:43 AM
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    Bishop84

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    Did you remove the ground by the oil fill cap?

    You're gonna have to make triple sure the wires are in the right order. Is it popping at all when running?
     
  3. Sep 18, 2022 at 11:15 AM
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    I tightened the screw for that and no there was no popping noise at all. I also triple checked the ignition wires too
     
  4. Sep 18, 2022 at 11:58 AM
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    Can you describe “wouldn’t stay running”? Like did it putter out or just drop off? How long does it run before dying?

    The more info you give the better the responses will be. If it’s easier, try making a video of the process.
     
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  5. Sep 18, 2022 at 12:03 PM
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    And codes. Battery is good?
     
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    I start up the engine and at first it struggles then catches. It stays on for about 30 seconds or until I press the gas peddle. It also has a new battery. When it shutdown it is sudden w/no sputtering or any other sound
     
  7. Sep 18, 2022 at 12:22 PM
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    Can you make a video of this?
     
  8. Sep 18, 2022 at 12:51 PM
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    Pull your codes to get pointed in the correct direction.

    other wise your just guessing.

    Sounds like your missing one of the feedback signals to the ECM.
     
  9. Sep 18, 2022 at 12:59 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    I’m going to guess igniter1607DC75-C8C6-486B-9182-0D1B589DD736.jpg
     
  10. Sep 19, 2022 at 6:59 PM
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    Falkor1

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    Was this problem happening before you checked the spark plugs and wires?

    Could be bad coil packs…
     
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  11. Sep 19, 2022 at 7:38 PM
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    Was it running before you checked the plugs and wires?
     
  12. Oct 2, 2022 at 8:35 AM
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    Any luck with getting this fixed?
     
  13. Oct 2, 2022 at 9:06 AM
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    Fuel filter, and pump.
     
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